9 cruises found
In just a few port calls, a Taiwan cruise takes you from the island's bustling cities to dramatic scenery. From Keelung, travel to Taipei's temples, night markets, and towers, then explore Jiufen's hillside alleys or Yehliu's sea-sculpted rocks.
Farther south and along the east coast, Kaohsiung, Hualien, and Taroko Gorge add another dimension to the trip through art, spirituality, mountains, street food, and sweeping Pacific landscapes.
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Taiwan
Itinerary : Naha, Ishigaki, Keelung, Miyakic, Naha
7 other departures
MSC Bellissima
5 d
Inside Stateroom
Naha
01/03/2027
from
US$ 614
Other ports of embarkation:
KeelungOther departures:
02-06-10-14-18-22 Dec 2026
07 Jan 2027
Itinerary : Hong Kong, Okinawa, Taipei, Hong Kong
1 other departures
Spectrum Of The Seas
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Hong Kong
12/06/2026
from
US$ 862
Other departures:
15 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Tokyo, Ishigaki, Keelung
MSC Bellissima
5 d
Suite
Tokyo
11/21/2026
from
US$ 1,897
Itinerary : Yokohama, Shimizu, Kyoto, Kobe, Kochi, Okinawa, Hualien, Taipei, Hong Kong
Celebrity Millennium
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Yokohama
10/29/2026
from
US$ 2,157
Itinerary : Tokyo, Ishigaki, Keelung
MSC Bellissima
5 d
Suite
Tokyo
11/21/2026
from
US$ 1,897
Itinerary : Incheon, Keelung
MSC Bellissima
4 d
Balcony Stateroom
Incheon
06/20/2027
from
US$ 514
Itinerary : Incheon, Keelung
MSC Bellissima
4 d
Suite
Incheon
06/20/2027
from
US$ 1,104
Itinerary : Pusan, Keelung
Le Soleal
4 d
Balcony Stateroom
Pusan
05/17/2027
from
US$ 1,585
Itinerary : Kumamoto, Keelung
Le Jacques Cartier
4 d
Suite
Kumamoto
04/18/2027
from
US$ 2,106
Taipei
Jiufen
Yehliu Geopark
Jiufen
Yehliu Geopark
Taipei
Yehliu Geopark
Taipei
Jiufen
Taroko Gorge
Qixingtan
Hualien
Qixingtan
Hualien
Taroko Gorge
Hualien
Taroko Gorge
Qixingtan
Lotus Pond
Pier-2 Art Center
Fo Guang Shan
Pier-2 Art Center
Fo Guang Shan
Lotus Pond
Fo Guang Shan
Lotus Pond
Pier-2 Art Center
Tainan
Anping
Shennong Street
Anping
Shennong Street
Tainan
Shennong Street
Tainan
Anping
Weather & swimming
Mild and pleasant. This is a good time for city sightseeing, temples, markets, and excursions to Jiufen, Yehliu, or Kaohsiung.
Expert advice
An excellent choice for a first cruise to Taiwan, with generally comfortable conditions and beautiful light across the scenery.
Weather & swimming
Warmer and more humid. Rain may become more frequent, especially toward the end of the season, but the landscape is lush and green.
Expert advice
Consider this period if the itinerary appeals to you, while keeping plans flexible for outdoor visits.
Weather & swimming
Hot, humid, and more variable. The heat is intense, and weather disruptions may alter some port calls.
Expert advice
This is a less comfortable time for a first visit and requires more flexibility, especially for nature excursions.
Weather & swimming
One of the best times to visit, with generally more stable weather, less oppressive heat, and favorable conditions for cities and scenic areas alike.
Expert advice
A very good balance for combining Keelung, Taipei, Hualien, and Kaohsiung at a comfortable sightseeing pace.
Weather & swimming
Cooler in the north and milder in the south. Days are often suitable for sightseeing, although skies can be cloudier around Taipei and Keelung.
Expert advice
A good option for Asian winter itineraries, especially if you prefer cultural port calls to beach activities.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
March to April (spring) | Mild and pleasant. This is a good time for city sightseeing, temples, markets, and excursions to Jiufen, Yehliu, or Kaohsiung. | An excellent choice for a first cruise to Taiwan, with generally comfortable conditions and beautiful light across the scenery. |
May to June (transition to the wet season) | Warmer and more humid. Rain may become more frequent, especially toward the end of the season, but the landscape is lush and green. | Consider this period if the itinerary appeals to you, while keeping plans flexible for outdoor visits. |
July to September (summer and typhoon season) Hot, humid, and more variable. The heat is intense, and weather disruptions may alter some port calls. This is a less comfortable time for a first visit and requires more flexibility, especially for nature excursions. | ||
October to November (autumn) | One of the best times to visit, with generally more stable weather, less oppressive heat, and favorable conditions for cities and scenic areas alike. | A very good balance for combining Keelung, Taipei, Hualien, and Kaohsiung at a comfortable sightseeing pace. |
December to February (mild winter) | Cooler in the north and milder in the south. Days are often suitable for sightseeing, although skies can be cloudier around Taipei and Keelung. | A good option for Asian winter itineraries, especially if you prefer cultural port calls to beach activities. |
Taiwan is a land of contrasts: a dense, food-loving capital, mountain villages, sculpted coastlines, spectacular gorges, and sunnier, more creative cities in the south.
In Keelung
The Miaokou night market is one of the best ways to get a feel for the local atmosphere as soon as you leave the port.
In Taipei
Markets like Raohe or Shilin offer a wide variety of Taiwanese snacks in a lively atmosphere.
In Tainan
Street food, soups, noodles, and small neighborhood eateries give the port call a strong local flavor.
In Keelung
The Miaokou night market is one of the best ways to get a feel for the local atmosphere as soon as you leave the port.
In Taipei
Markets like Raohe or Shilin offer a wide variety of Taiwanese snacks in a lively atmosphere.
In Tainan
Street food, soups, noodles, and small neighborhood eateries give the port call a strong local flavor.
In Taipei
Longshan Temple offers a vivid introduction to local religious devotion.
In Kaohsiung
Lotus Pond brings together pagodas, temples, and statues in an easy-to-explore setting.
In Tainan
The ancient temples and Anping district recall the city's historic role in shaping Taiwanese identity.
In Taipei
Longshan Temple offers a vivid introduction to local religious devotion.
In Kaohsiung
Lotus Pond brings together pagodas, temples, and statues in an easy-to-explore setting.
In Tainan
The ancient temples and Anping district recall the city's historic role in shaping Taiwanese identity.
In Jiufen
The steps, lanterns, teahouses, and sea views create one of northern Taiwan's most memorable scenes.
In Yehliu
The rock formations create a distinctive coastal landscape.
At Taroko Gorge
Marble cliffs, bridges, and gorges create a spectacular natural setting.
In Jiufen
The steps, lanterns, teahouses, and sea views create one of northern Taiwan's most memorable scenes.
In Yehliu
The rock formations create a distinctive coastal landscape.
At Taroko Gorge
Marble cliffs, bridges, and gorges create a spectacular natural setting.
In Kaohsiung
Pier-2 Art Center has transformed former port warehouses into a creative district that is a pleasure to explore.
In Taipei
Taipei 101, shopping districts, and cafés showcase the island's modern side.
In Hualien
The city's calmer atmosphere contrasts with the dramatic scenery of Taroko and the east coast.
In Kaohsiung
Pier-2 Art Center has transformed former port warehouses into a creative district that is a pleasure to explore.
In Taipei
Taipei 101, shopping districts, and cafés showcase the island's modern side.
In Hualien
The city's calmer atmosphere contrasts with the dramatic scenery of Taroko and the east coast.
Explore Taipei from Keelung: Temples, towers, and night markets
Travelers appreciate how easily a port call can take them from a cruise port to a dense, vibrant capital. With Longshan Temple, Taipei 101, shopping districts, and night markets, Taipei offers a remarkably complete introduction to Taiwan in one day.
Explore Jiufen and the north coast from Keelung
Jiufen is often praised for its unmistakable atmosphere of steep alleys, lanterns, teahouses, and sea views. Combined with Yehliu or a stop along the coast, the excursion offers a striking contrast to Taipei's urban atmosphere.
See Taroko Gorge from Hualien
Taroko Gorge immediately impresses travelers with its vast scale. Its marble cliffs, tunnels, bridges, and river give the port call a spectacular dimension, far removed from Asia's more urban ports.
Taste Taiwan at the Miaokou Night Market in Keelung
Just steps from the port, Miaokou Night Market offers an authentic local break without a long excursion. Travelers find fragrant broths, seafood stalls, small dishes to share, and a lively atmosphere that perfectly rounds out a day in Taipei.
Relax in a Jiufen teahouse after exploring the alleys
Beyond its photogenic lanterns, Jiufen is best enjoyed when you take time to linger. A teahouse overlooking the coast lets you settle into the village's rhythm amid rising steam, small cups, tightly packed rooftops, and light shimmering on the sea.
Explore Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung's former docks
In Kaohsiung, Pier-2 reveals a more creative, contemporary side of southern Taiwan. Travelers enjoy this easy walk among converted warehouses, outdoor installations, murals, cafés, and views of the old harbor.
There are many reasons to visit Taiwan, but if you had to name one, it would surely be for its gastronomy. Taiwan is world-renowned for the flavor of its cuisine, which easily rivals that of Thailand. Here, you don't need to sit down in a Michelin-starred restaurant to sample the quintessence of local gastronomy. Night markets or street stalls serve the best of Taiwanese cuisine. Get off the beaten track and try new flavors like snake soup, for example. To complete your gastronomic discovery of Taiwan, take part in the unmissable tea ceremony.
Taipei, the island's capital, is worth a trip in itself. At the crossroads of tradition and modernity, this city boasts a rich heritage that's well worth a visit. There are many modern buildings in Taipei, but the most astonishing is the Taipei 101 Tower, one of the world's tallest skyscrapers. If you're interested in Chinese art, take a trip to the National Museum of China, where almost 75% of the world's Chinese art collections are on display. Some, like the imperial collections, are of great beauty. Before leaving Taipei, be sure to take a close look at the Longshan Temple and the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, two more of Taiwan's architectural marvels. Tainan, the country's ancient capital, is another centuries-old city that will appeal to the history buff in you. With over 300 temples to visit and festivals held throughout the year, you'll have no time to get bored.
Privileged by nature, the city that the Portuguese named Formosa for its beauty will fulfill your dreams of escape. Situated in the center of the island, the Moon and Sun Lake appeals not only for its natural beauty, but also for the pagodas and temples that surround it. The tropical beaches of Kenting National Park in the south of the island are an invitation to relax. Don't forget to lay down your towel on the fine sands of Baisha, one of the world's most beautiful beaches. Before leaving Taiwan, treat yourself to a moment of cocooning at one of the Wulai or Beitou hot springs. After you've been pampered, visit the nearby traditional villages and watch a puppet show.
Taiwan is a particularly popular destination for tourists, who flock here during school vacation periods. If you don't want to be elbow-deep in places of interest, it's best to plan your stay in Taiwan between September and October, when most holidaymakers are back home. In addition to the moderate crowds, the climate is pleasant. If you have the opportunity, you can also go to Taiwan a little earlier than others, i.e. in April or June. Chinese New Year is a time of celebration in Taiwan. To attend the various festivities organized to welcome the New Year in Taiwan, plan your trip between January and February.
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